ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is developing a teaching plan for an older adult client who has a new prescription for insulin glargine. Which of the following expected outcomes should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Insulin glargine requires accurate dosing, and using reading glasses helps older adults with visual impairments avoid errors.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has septic shock and is receiving dopamine by continuous IV infusion. Which of the following findings indicates that the nurse should increase the rate of infusion?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dopamine is used in septic shock to increase blood pressure; hypotension indicates the infusion rate may need to be increased to achieve therapeutic effect.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer the varicella vaccine to a group of clients. The nurse should identify which of the following clients as having a contraindication for receiving this immunization?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Individuals with advanced immunosuppression, including those with AIDS, should not receive the varicella vaccine due to the risk of disseminated varicella infection.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who received the measles, mumps, and rubella virus vaccine. Which of the following findings indicates an adverse reaction to the vaccination?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Petechiae can indicate a rare adverse reaction like thrombocytopenia following the MMR vaccine.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for captopril. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Captopril, an ACE inhibitor, can cause orthostatic hypotension, requiring caution when changing positions.